Generic Resources and Threats to the Northern Great Plains Parks Raster Graphic (PNG)Jane HawkeyIntegration and Application Network72 views0 downloads (Details)Some of the most common threats to the national parks ecosystems include those to quality of air, quality and quantity of available water, and the parks native species. Prescribed fire is used to prevent uncontrolled forest fires and to reduce the growth of nonnative species. Diagram from "Northern Great Plains Network Newsletter" (p. 1) - http://ian.umces.edu/press/newsletters/publication/206/northern_great_plains_network_using_conceptual_diagrams_to_aid_communication_2009-01-27/ Add to lightbox

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site Resources and ThreatsRaster Graphic (PNG)Jane HawkeyIntegration and Application Network71 views6 downloads (Details)Human impacts to Fort Union Trading Post include loss of native grass species, invasive plants and reduced river flow. Methods such as prescribed fire and the planting of native species have been used to restore and protect the site. Diagram from "Northern Great Plains Network Newsletter" (p. 2) - http://ian.umces.edu/press/newsletters/publication/206/northern_great_plains_network_using_conceptual_diagrams_to_aid_communication_2009-01-27/ Add to lightbox

Niobrara National Scenic River Resources and Threats Raster Graphic (PNG)Jane HawkeyIntegration and Application Network84 views15 downloads (Details)The Niobrara River is where six major biomes converge to form a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Threats to the river arise from fire exclusion leading to the expansion of ponderosa pine into grassland area, changes in microclimates, the spread of invasive plants and the high volume of visitors during peak periods. Diagram from "Northern Great Plains Network Newsletter" (p. 2) - http://ian.umces.edu/press/newsletters/publication/206/northern_great_plains_network_using_conceptual_diagrams_to_aid_communicatAdd to lightbox

Badlands National ParkRaster Graphic (PNG)Jane HawkeyIntegration and Application Network65 views5 downloads (Details)Badlands National Park sits upon highly erodible sedimentary rocks that form distinctive pinnacles, gullies and spires. Threats to the park include illegal fossiling and the invasion of weeds and non-native grasses. Diagram from "Northern Great Plains Network Newsletter" (p.2) - http://ian.umces.edu/press/newsletters/publication/206/northern_great_plains_network_using_conceptual_diagrams_to_aid_communication_2009-01-27/ Add to lightbox

Main Threats and Key Features of the Upper Mississippi River Sub-BasinRaster Graphic (PNG)Jane ThomasIntegration and Application Network101 views2 downloads (Details)A conceptual diagram illustrates the main threats and key features of the Upper-Mississippi River Sub-Basin. Some of these threats include harmful algal blooms, power plants and urban centers. Diagram from "Upper Mississippi River Sub-Basin Report card workshop" (p. 2) - http://ian.umces.edu/enewsletter/article/494/upper_mississippi_river_sub_basin_report_card_workshop_newsletter/Add to lightbox

Ohio River Basin Land UseRaster Graphic (PNG)Jane ThomasIntegration and Application Network70 views0 downloads (Details)A map shows that land use in the Ohio River Basin is dominated by developed, forested and cropland areas. Diagram from "Ohio River Basin Report Card" (p.1)- http://ian.umces.edu/enewsletter/article/504/ohio_river_basin_report_card_workshop_newsletter/Add to lightbox

Flow Capacity for the Mississippi RiverRaster Graphic (PNG)Jane ThomasIntegration and Application Network78 views0 downloads (Details)A diagram illustrates the flow capacity for the Mississippi River in thousands of cubic feet per second, based on the 1956 project design flood. The Ohio river is the 200,000 square-mile eastern drainage of the Mississippi River watershed. Diagram from "Ohio River Basin Report Card" (p. 2)- http://ian.umces.edu/enewsletter/article/504/ohio_river_basin_report_card_workshop_newsletter/ Add to lightbox

Main Threats and Key Features of the Ohio River BasinRaster Graphic (PNG)Jane ThomasIntegration and Application Network116 views1 downloads (Details)While industrialization and urbanization have had a negative environmental impact on the Ohio River today several organizations are working together to combined economic and development opportunities with recreational and ecosystem goals. Diagram from "Ohio River Basin Report Card Workshop" (p.2)- http://ian.umces.edu/enewsletter/article/504/ohio_river_basin_report_card_workshop_newsletter/Add to lightbox

Mississippi River Report Card Workshop TimelineRaster Graphic (PNG)Jane ThomasIntegration and Application Network58 views0 downloads (Details)A conceptual diagram illustrates the dates and locations of different Mississippi River Report Card workshops. The workshop process is used to bring different groups together to strengthen the report card and promote broad prospectives, dialogue and collaboration. Diagram from "Lower Mississippi River Basin Report Card" (p.4)- http://ian.umces.edu/press/newsletters/publication/446/lower_mississippi_river_basin_report_card_workshop_newsletter_2014-05-21/ Add to lightbox

Mississippi River Watershed Map Raster Graphic (PNG)Jane ThomasIntegration and Application Network73 views2 downloads (Details)The Mississippi River Watershed includes six sub-basins and stretches across 31 states and two Canadian provinces. Each sub-basin has its own indicators and results that will all be used in creating the report card. Diagram from "Lower Mississippi River Report Card" (p. 4)- http://ian.umces.edu/press/newsletters/publication/446/lower_mississippi_river_basin_report_card_workshop_newsletter_2014-05-21/Add to lightbox